Lauren's Baptism!

Lauren was baptized yesterday afternoon at St. Paschal's Church in Thousands Oaks. There were six other babies and the ceremony lasted an hour, but Lauren was a trooper through it all...Lauren's godparents Uncle Paul and Aunt Nancy.Meeting the Polkinghorne's!Daddy and his little princess!

Happy 6-Month Birthday Baby Girl!

You are such an amazing little addition to our family. You've started sitting up by yourself and you love to eat (you started squash on Sunday). So far, you are easy-going, you sleep through the night (knock on wood) and are extremely alert and observant. You want to be in the middle of it all - so different from your brother in that respect. You light up every morning when you see your nanny Veronica, but NO ONE holds a candle to how much you adore your big brother Ben. You smile every single time you see him and your little feet just kick and kick to try and keep up with what he's doing. Daddy and I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and sweet baby girl - we love you!

"Pet Rock" Playdate & Thomas the Train!

It was a BUSY weekend! Ben had so much fun playing with his buddy Ryan and painting their "pet rocks" at a playdate. The babies and their mamas got to hang out too! Then, for the 3rd year in a row Grandma Sharon and Papa Joe treated Ben to a day out with Thomas the Train.

Ben and Lauren's 1st Trip to Disneyland!

For Ben's birthday we celebrated a couple weeks late in Anaheim at Camelot miniature golf, Disneyland and Disneyland California. A word of caution - do not attempt Disneyland during spring break - we COULD NOT believe how crowded it was!

Ben LOVED miniature golfing!"When is it gonna be about me?"His favorite pastime - playing shooting games with Papa Joe.Our little Minnie...Ben on Autotopia!Disneyland California - our favorite!Lauren and Papa Joe...Ben had SO much fun with his cousin Jillian!

Friends and Food!

Today we had a fun playdate with our friends Cindy, Mark, their 3.5 year old Ryan and Lauren's best little bud Ella! Then, Lauren had her first taste of rice cereal...So Sweet!

Happy 4th Birthday Ben!

What a fun birthday! It's ironic, because this was the most low key birthday we've had for Ben and it POURED rain all day. John and I made him a giant cupcake cake and he got a few gifts including a fun jumpy house and trampoline. His day started with a surprise visit from his best bud Sean. They jumped in the jumpy house and just played and played. The day ended with pizza and he devoured his cake. All day he kept thanking John and I for everything.

Ben, you are one amazing little boy. We love your sense of humor, your wit and your never-ending thoughtfulness. You might drive us to drink with your stubborn nature at times - but both daddy and I feel so lucky we got YOU - we love you so much.

Baby girl says happy birthday big brother!

Happy Valentine's Day!

It was Valentine's Day morning 2010 when I surprised John with the news that we were pregnant! Look at how blessed we are one year later. Thank-you my sweet sweet husband for giving me these two amazing babies...